food stamp

food stamp

noun
any of the coupons sold or given under a federal program to eligible needy persons and redeemable for food at designated grocery stores or markets.
Also called food coupon.


Origin:
1935–40
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Food stamp is always a great word to know.
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food stamp

noun
a government-issued stamp that can be used in exchange for food 
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